Consular newsletter: October 2015
Updated 6 November 2018
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Consular tips this month
Checking in to the UAE
If you are new to the UAE then check out our ‘Checking In’ campaign to make sure you complete all the necessary procedures involved with living and working here. Click here for more details on our UAE website.
Sponsoring family members
From 1st December 2013, the British Embassies in Abu Dhabi and Dubai no longer issue No Objection Letters to British nationals to sponsor their non-British spouse. We have notified the UAE Government. If required, we have produced a Sponsorship note British nationals sponsoring a non-British Relative which can be used as necessary.
YALLA magazine
A new magazine is available in Abu Dhabi putting you in touch with what’s going on in the capital. Yalla is a directory of activities and information keeping you informed. To contact Yalla email or check out their new Facebook page Yalla Abu Dhabi.
Divorce in the UAE
Getting a divorce in the UAE can be expensive and complicated. There are 5 stages of divorce proceedings in the UAE explained here. To read the full article Click here
Apps for the UAE
The UAE government has a host of different apps that allow residents to use numerous services online. Here are seven must-have apps to make life easier. Click here for further details.
Welcome to the UAE: Campaign by Dubai Police
‘Welcome to the UAE’ is a new campaign run by Dubai Police with Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding, Dubai Tourism, Fly Dubai, DTCM and the DED supporting. Don’t forget to check it out
Home and Away
Magna Carta Event
UKinUAE along with New York University Abu Dhabi held a panel discussion on ‘800 years of Law: Magna Carta Past and Present’ at the University. We’re delighted Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the UAE, Philip Parham; David Carpenter, Professor of Medieval History from King’s College London; Thomas Cogswell, Professor of History from the University of California, Riverside could join us for this special evening. The discussion was moderated by Lubna Qassim, Executive Vice President, Group Company Secretary and General Consul, ENBD; UAE Alliances Director and a member of the British Business Group.
Dubai Rugby Reception
British Embassy Dubai hosted a Rugby World Cup 2015 Reception. Her Majesty’s Consul General to Dubai hosts a reception to mark the Rugby World Cup which is currently taking place in England. Click here for more details.
England Cricket in the UAE
As part of their UAE tour, we were delighted to welcome the England Cricket team to the British Embassy Dubai yesterday.
How you can reach us:
0.1 British Embassy Abu Dhabi
Khalid bin Waleed St (Street 22)
PO Box 248
Abu Dhabi
Tele: +971 2 610 1100
0.2 British Embassy Dubai
Al Seef Road
Bur Dubai
PO Box 65
Dubai
Tele: +971 4 309 4444
Global Response Centre: +44 20 7008 1500
0.3 UKinUAE on the web:
Facebook: UKinUAE
Twitter: @UKinUAE
Instagram: BritishEmbassyUAE
Her Majesty’s Ambassador: @PJ_Parham
0.4 UK Trade & Investment
British Embassy Dubai
Tele: +971 (4) 309 4404
0.5 For all Visa related enquiries
Visa International Enquiry Service
0.6 Keep up-to-date with the Ambassador’s blog here:
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